Scores for Patient Safety Climate Factors
| Factor | Valid Cases | Mean Score (SD)a | Range | Percentage Problematic Responseb | Missing Values, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety of practice structure | 1,995 | 4.71 (0.43) | 2–5 | 0.6 | 5.5 |
| Job satisfaction | 2,047 | 4.66 (0.58) | 1–5 | 1.5 | 3.03 |
| Safety of clinical processes | 2,067 | 4.39 (0.52) | 1.67–5 | 1.1 | 2.08 |
| Teamwork climate | 2,051 | 4.33 (0.59) | 1.17–5 | 3.4 | 2.84 |
| Quality and safety of medical care | 596 | 4.19 (0.56) | 2.33–5 | 1.3 | 0.14 |
| Receptiveness to healthcare assistants and patients | 2,013 | 4.11 (0.62) | 1.33–5 | 4.1 | 4.64 |
| Staff perception of management | 1,487 | 4.11 (0.79) | 1.2–5 | 9.0 | 1.66 |
| Error management | 2,090 | 3.98 (0.69) | 1–5 | 8.1 | 0.99 |
| Perception of causes or errors | 2,029 | 2.81 (0.73) | 1–5 | 53.9 | 3.88 |
↵a A mean score of 4.00 or higher for each domain represents a positive safety climate.
↵b Percentage of problematic responses calculated by adding the number of the responses on the lower side of the scale for each individual and factor (values 1 or 2 indicating negative perceptions of safety climate) and dividing it by the total number of items for each factor.